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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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